German BA (Hons)

What will you study on this course? As well as the core language modules, the syllabus of our course includes a wide range of stimulating options; students of single honours are able to study a full range of these. First year courses include an introduction to the history, culture, cinema, and literatures of Europe. Second and final year options offer increasing levels of specialisation as you progress towards your degree. The topics cover a range of cultural and literary material and reflect staff research specialisms. The current syllabus includes modules devoted to the modern novel, German national identity, modern Austria, the history of East Germany and German film. Residence Abroad: The third year is spent in a German speaking country. Your options are: A paid work placement as an English assistant in schools. Our students have an excellent track record in getting their first choice of placement, whether in Germany or Austria. Study at one of our Erasmus partner universities, which include Leipzig, Passau, Tübingen, Heidelberg, Chemnitz, Mainz and Jena in Germany, and Vienna, Innsbruck and Klagenfurt in Austria. An approved work placement. In each case you also complete a dissertation whilst abroad, which counts towards your Bangor degree.